Fresno Barrios Unidos

Youth Resource Guide

Youth Health + Wellness Resources in Fresno

  • Fresno EOC Sanctuary Youth Shelter 
    • Call: (559) 777-5101 
    • 1545 N Street
    • Fresno, CA 93721
  • Fresno County independent living program
  • Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission – Transitional Living Center (TLC) (for Ages 16 to 24)
    • 1046 T Street
    • Fresno CA, 93721
    • Contact Phone: (559) 268-1045
  • Trans E Motion, Housing assessment for LGBTQ@+ people living in Fresno County. www.transemotion.com/programs-and-resources

Cash Assistance

Fresno
  • General Relief-Sunnyside Regional Center
    • Main Number: 559 600-1DSS (1377)
    • Toll-free Number 1(877) 600-1377
    • Call Center 1(855) 832-8082
    • Fax your application to (559) 600-7706
    • Address: 5693 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno CA 93727
    • Office Hours: 7:30 am to 3:30pm
  • General Relief- West Fresno Regional Center
    • Main Number: 559 600-1DSS (1377)
    • Toll-free Number 1(877) 600-1377
    • Call Center 1(855) 832-8082
    • Fax your application to (559) 600-7706
    • Address: 142 E. California, Fresno CA 93706
    • Office Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
  • Calworks-provides time-limited cash assistance to families with children. CalWORKS | County of Fresno

Utilities Assistance

Utilities assistance

  • LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM   (LIHWAP)
  • Fresno EOC – Low Income Home Energy Assistance
  • PG&E Special Discount Programs (800) 743-5000 
  • Comprehensive Youth Services- Utility Bill Pay Assistance.
    • 559-229-3561
    • 4545 N West Ave Fresno
    • Website
  • Fresno County ERAP-Emergency rental assistance program- The ERAP provides rental assistance for Fresno County Residents whose income levels are at the 80% Area Median Income (AMI) or lower and have faced financial hardship due to COVID-19.
    • Apply on their Website 
    • Call 559-515-4700
    • Coverage Area:
    • This program covers residents of the following areas: Fresno County. 
  • City of Fresno ERAP- Emergency rental assistance program
    • Call (559) 621-6801
    • Website: Program’s Website
    • Coverage Area:
    • This program covers residents of the following cities: Fresno, CA.

Resources for Youth in Foster Care

Mental Health Services for Youth

Crisis Services
  • California Youth Crisis Line 
    • Translation is available for multiple languages 
    • Call or Text: 1-800-843-5200
    • Online Chat: CA Youth Crisis Chat
  • National Runaway Safeline 
    • Call: 1-800-786-2929
  • Central Valley Crisis and Suicide Prevention Hotline 
    • Call: 1-888-506-5991
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
    • Call: 1-800-273-8255 
    • TTY: (800) 799-4889
    • Online Chat: Lifeline Chat
  • The Trevor Project  
    • Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth
    • Call: 1-866-488-7386
    • Text: “START” to 678678 
    • Online Chat: TrevorChat
  • Non-emergency Services:
    • Fresno County Behavioral Health 
      • COVID-19 Warm Line
      • Non-emergency emotional and coping support; M-F, 8AM-5PM 
      • Call: (559) 600-9276

Miscellaneous Resources